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2025-2026 Southeastern University- Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry



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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Four Year Plan  

Department of Natural Sciences Guidelines and Policies:

  1. A student who has accumulated more than one (1) grade below a B minus (including grades of WF) in the course sequence BIOL 1233, BIOL 1243, CHEM 1533 and CHEM 1633 at Southeastern University or elsewhere, whether repeated or not, will not be permitted to continue in that major.
  2. A student who does not complete MATH 2144 Calculus I by the end of the Freshman year (2nd semester) with a grade of B minus or higher at Southeastern University or elsewhere, whether repeated or not, will not be permitted to continue in the major.
  3. A student who has accumulated three (3) or more grades below C minus (including grades of WF) in any of the following Math courses (MATH 2144, MATH 2244) or Chemistry courses (CHEM 1533, CHEM 1633, CHEM 2133 or CHEM 2143) taken for college credit at Southeastern University or elsewhere, whether repeated or not, will not be permitted to continue in the major.

*Courses count toward Foundational Core

Total Program Hours - 120 Credit Hours


Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours


Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours


Discursive Inquiry - 6 Credit Hours


Natural-Scientific Inquiry - 4 Credit Hours


Quantitative Inquiry - 3 Credit Hours


Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry - Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credit Hours):


Major Core - 71 Credit Hours


Divine Design- 15 Credit Hours


To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include PRAC 1001  (1 credit hour), PRAC 1002   (2 credit hours), PRAC 1003   (3 credit hours), PRAC 1004   (4 credit hours), up to 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.

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